Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels Are you in a season where you are trying to get pregnant? Or contemplating the idea of getting pregnant? If so, you are in a season of preconception. What is Preconception? According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2018), preconception is a time before a woman becomes pregnant. This is a vital time for women and men because the choices made in this time can dictate the future health of their child and their ability t

If you haven’t heard of Kayla Itsine’s BBG program then you must have intense social media self-control. This Aussie chick is rocking the world of Instagram and now has two books out and an awesome app called SWEAT. What is BBG? BBG stands for Bikini Body Guide. Kayla is a personal trainer and she created a circuit-based workout that combines strength and cardio together in a short and intense 27 minutes workout. The original program combines two different circuits that focus

Do you love pasta but don’t love how the refined carbohydrates make you feel? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Hello spaghetti squash! This healthy, non-starchy carbohydrate is super low in calories and high in nutrients. No more over-feeding and under-nourishing yourself. Here are some highlights about spaghetti squash… Super low in calories (only 42 calories in 1 cup) Net carbs in 1 cup is only 7 grams Source of vitamin C, B vitamins, manganese, and potassium Ready

What do you think is worse? Cigarettes or sugar? According to the Nature journal, “excess sugar consumption is contributing to 35 million deaths worldwide each year, from diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, an even greater burden on public health than infectious diseases.” I think the bigger question is would you rather die from lung cancer or diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? That statement may sound overly dramatic; however, it is true that the world is ex

I am all about easy, healthy meals. I have made this soup COUNTLESS times and I am continually impressed with how easy it is and how delicious it tastes! I’ve made the same recipe with acorn and butternut squash and both taste amazing. Why eat squash? Low in calories and saturated fat Loaded with healthy vitamins and nutrients! Squash lasts a long time so you can buy it and use it weeks later Lower net carbohydrates because of their fiber content (around 6g carbs per 100g of

I’m addicted to hummus. There. I said it. Give me some kind of veggie/protein base, mix it with some tahini and lemon juice and BAM! I’m sold. A new recipe I’m in LOVE with…Black bean hummus! It actually becomes a really beautiful dip when it is all blended together. Instead of turning super dark it takes on a purple colour. Purple protein deliciousness. Here are some highlights about black beans… No fat and high in protein High in protein and fiber Has no fat Source of folat

Ever desired to become vegan but couldn’t say no to all the divine dairy products out there? Here is a recipe to help save you some sanity. This banana ice cream is delicious and is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Banana Ice Cream Serves 1-2 Ingredients 2 bananas, sliced and frozen 1/4 cup milk of choice (e.g. almond, coconut, rice) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice (e.g. stevia, honey, dates) Directions Place the frozen banana slic

I’m not even kidding…Salmon is my absolute favourite food and this is the ONLY recipe I ever make. It’s my beautiful Mom’s recipe and it’s the best one I’ve ever tried. I prefer it to ever restaurant salmon I’ve ever eaten. I’m ACTUALLY being serious. It’s loaded with lemon, garlic, and healthy herbs. The key to this salmon is that you cook it to MEDIUM. I learned this key component when I worked in a restaurant. Cooking salmon to medium means that it is never overcooked. You

Do you love hummus but are trying to lower your overall carb intake? Say hello to Baba Ganoush! This Mediterranean dip is made from eggplants and offers creamy goodness without unhealthy additives. Yay for being #ketofriendly. I LOVE eating it with raw veggies. It makes an excellent snack and a great quick pick me up. My recipe has apple cider vinegar in it, which gives it a special ZING to it. Try it out! It’s delicious and, as always, super nutritious. Nutritional Values (1

FREE DOWNLOAD of a beautiful food journal for the F-Factor way. I recently read The Miracle Carb Diet by Tanya Zuckerbrot and was rather intrigued by her method. I don’t agree with everything she promotes; however, some of her research is brilliant and can be very helpful for people wanting to live a balanced life while still achieving their ideal body weight. So what is Tayna Zuckerbrot all about? A very important ‘f’ word…fiber. Fiber? Yep, fiber. Well, sheesh, what’s so im

Recently Luke and I have been falling in love with what I like to call “nourishing bowls.” You could also call these anything bowls, grain bowls, salad bowls, Buddha bowls…The names for these things are endless! Why do I call them Nourishing Bowls? Because that is exactly what they do! Luke and I load these things up with yummy healthy things and devour them! The thing that I love most about these bowls is that YOU can choose what you put in them. Luke and I are like complete

Hello lovelies! I have to share with you today the most wonderful book I just read. It’s called Body Love by Kelly Leveque. What a powerful book about nutrition and loving yourself! If you were to summarize her main thesis, or idea, behind her book it would be blood sugar. Kelly provides a brilliant amount of scientific data showing the importance of regulating your blood sugar and not eating foods that would cause it to spike or crash. While reading this book I realized how

One of my all time favourite snacks is raw veggies dipped in delicious hummus. I often buy hummus in bulk at Costco or I make some at home. However, I came home one day and there was no hummus in the fridge nor chickpeas. I did have red lentils though; therefore, this is how this recipe was born! Here are some highlights about red lentils… They’re super cheap and they’re quick to cook! Virtually fat free An excellent source of fiber High in protein Contain lots of Vitamin B S

One of my favourite things to eat is salad. I know, sounds crazy right? However, I feel like I’ve mastered the salad making ways, which allows me to eat delicious, healthy salads every time. I find it almost hard to believe that I used to love eating Caesar salads. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll post a recipe of a stellar Caesar salad that I would actually eat. However, most of the time people are eating chemical laden, creamy Caesar salads that leave your bodies more nutritionally

A new thing I’ve discovered recently is the amazing power of chia seeds. I read a book called The Aztec Diet by Bob Arnot and I was blown away by the nutritional power contained in these little seeds. Nutritional Power from 2 Tbsp’s of Chia: 11 grams of Fiber 4 grams of Protein 9 grams of Healthy Fat 5 grams of Omega-3s 18% of daily Calcium 30% of daily Manganese 30% of daily Magnesium 27% of daily Phosphorus Also contains Zinc, Niacin, Potassium, and Thiamine Crazy huh!?! No